Indio, California

Indio

Indio is the "City of Festivals".  Every year, the city is the host to many popular events, fairs and festivals for all residents of the Coachella Valley to enjoy.

Indio began as a railroad stop around the year 1886.  Around the same time, the president of the railroad brought shoots or clippings from Date plants.  The city had the perfect environment for growing Dates.  Today, Indio produces an estimated 95% of the date crop for the United States.

Indio, California Dates


Indio is the home to the Coachella Valley Museum.  This museum was opened in 1984 and details all of the transformation Coachella Valley and the local cities faced. This museum houses the details of all the history of this quickly changing valley.   Other local attractions and entertainment options include the Indio Fashion Mall for shopping and the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino for anyone looking to test their luck and many of the best restaurants in the Palm Springs area are located in this city.  

The city of Indio is proud to host many yearly fairs and festivals.  It been said that Indio is the City of Festivals.  Honestly, the city considers this label to be a fact.  A few of the most popular festivals are highlighted below.

Indio - City of Festivals

 
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

A two days art and music festival.  This festival showcases many types of music and contemporary art.  Previous musical performers include Madonna, Depeche Mode and more. This annual festival is held at the end of April
  

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival


Riverside County Fair with Date Festival

The "City of Festivals" has been home to the National Date Festival & County Fair over a half of a century.  This Fair and Festival is each February and it lasts for a week.  Each day is filled with live entertainment and other entertainment like camel and ostrich races.  Just like any other fair you need to sample some of  it's full of food and shopping opportunities.		  

Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival

Southwest Arts Festival

Art lovers take notice.  Any serious art collector will love this outdoor art show featuring renowned artists in the beautiful Palm Springs area city of Indio.  

  

The Southwest Arts Festival, Indio CA

Red, White and Blue Polo and Balloon Festival

Spend a weekend in early January with Celebrities, Hot Air Balloons and watching polo.  The admission is free with a donation to benefit and support our armed service men and women.  Indio is proud to host this special festival to assist our american heroes. 		 

Polo America, Indio CA

 Tamale Festival 

Ranked as one of the top 10 "All-American Food Festivals" by Food Network.  Thousands and thousands of people enjoy samples of all kinds of tamales in a very festive holiday atmosphere.  A parade and carnival will entertainment all visitors of any age.
 

Indio International Tamale Festival